PistolPatch wrote:Ah stux, if it were that easy!

My whole initial set-up was based on 'fat' kegs not thin 'corny' ones. I used to be able to get 6 x 23L kegs in my dispensing fridge. With cornie's, depending on what type, I might be able to get 6 x 19 L kegs if I am lucky. I've got mates with access to a CNC who can cut me discs of 220mm or 210 mm etc. The fit is so tight. I have to see what 'cornie' will work. None have cut it so far - always a few mms out in either height or diameter to get it all working.

Maybe I should give up and just get a new freezer (or fridge)? More measurements!!!

Perhaps look into the coke pinlock kegs. I was just at my lhbs and they had coke keys which were converted to balllock. They're shorter and fatter than the Pepsi kegs. No good for me as my key fridge will hold 5 Pepsi kegs but only 4 coke.

Another benefit is they are much better condition than the dregs of the Pepsi fleet

Note these coke kegs were balllock converted

Welcome Lildude
I hope you find all the info you need to get biabing, don't worry about not having much space there's a few guys on here who brew in apartments.



Yeasty

Good Day, MrBunn, MIAB is a step before folks learn about BIAB. Why use a Mash Tun, when a kettle is available? The next step is "no-sparge", if you have the latest "Brew your Own" magazine. Welcome to the site and let us know how your doing and post any questions you may have, Good Luck.

Welcome to the forum TR. Great to see a BIAB brewer with a few brews under their belt

Re the burning of the bag. There are three options...

1. Constantly stir the mash when applying heat.
2. Using a pulley, raise the bag so it is still in the wort but not touching the bottom of the kettle while applying heat. Give the bag an occasional stir.
3. Have a colander or something similiar at the bottom of your kettle to ensure the bag doesn't touch the kettle base.

Personally, I prefer options 1 and 2 as they allow for more even temperatures.

It also depends on your equipment. Some burners and kettles will never burn a bag. Kettles with a thin bottom and a burner with focussed heat will.

I'm not sure where you should buy a bag from in America sorry. I know BIABrewer.info wants to sell bags that will be of the right porosity and construction but I think their main concentration is on writing a new calculator at the moment. Do a search on here for things like material, design, bag etc and you should find some pics that lead you in the right direction. (Some bags are way too coarse!)

Cheers,
PP

Good Day TreesRoot, a good bag I have came from http://www.thehomebrewery.com/Merchant2 ... t_Code=C41
This is a good size for 60Qt Kettles.

Cake cooling rack, IMHO is the best way to raise the bag off the bottom

Hi Jake and welcome to Biabrewer.

Thats a great introduction you've written.

I hope you find all the info you need to start filling your fridge. Don't be shy if anything needs explaining further. Post your questions and someone will help out



Yeasty

Wow! From Tom Price through to Melbourne in two posts. Welcome aboard Hainsey, gdramage and jake

stux wrote:Perhaps look into the coke pinlock kegs. I was just at my lhbs and they had coke keys which were converted to balllock. They're shorter and fatter than the Pepsi kegs. No good for me as my key fridge will hold 5 Pepsi kegs but only 4 coke.

Another benefit is they are much better condition than the dregs of the Pepsi fleet

Note these coke kegs were balllock converted

Thanks stux. Have tried the coke ones and get 4 on my top shelf but only two on the bottom. I need to find the Pepsi (thinner) width and see how that goes. (The coke are 220 mm.)

Good Day Lars, Welcome to the Site, Everthing Known about BIAB is here! Let us know how Biab works for you, and post any question you have.

Good Day Stephen, Starting off with All-grain is a great way to go, you won't waste money on Extract, Grain is cheaper, the equipment is the same (if you have a bag), and the process is almost the same. I wish you luck on your first All-Grain BIAB, and let us know how it turns out. If you have any questions about BIAB, please post!

Welcome under

Glad you've finally made it Biabrewer, I agree with your "Id have to say without the invention of biab I probably would have skipped AG completly." comment. There are heaps of AG brewers who without Biab would still be brewing kits or nothing ! Its just a pity Biab is still looked down upon in some circles.



Yeasty

Welcome Rolhol.

I was in Stavanger once and all i can remember is the beer was soooo expensive. Biabing will save you a fortune..

For a second recipe I'd try the Schwartzbier or Munich Helles both are tried and tested recipes and being lagers are suited to lower temp fermenting and I suppose you'll have the perfect temps for lagering.

Or post as recipe you fancy and we'll put it onto the calculator for you..



Yeasty